I was hesitant to try to a place that seemed to be a chain. I received awesome service, a pile of food and it was smoked beautifully. The smokey mountain sauce was awesome and I took a bottle to go. I was really surprised at how delicious it was. When I left, the forecast for my farts was cloudy. read more

This place has gone downhill so badly. My last 4 orders have been horrible. Money is too tight to spend 50 to 70 on a meal that not suitable for a dog to eat. They charge for extras that they fail to put in your order. I will no longer patron this restaurant and encourage others to do the same. They won't even refund your money. They want to give you gift cards. It's absolutely ridiculous!!! read more

Food was amazing and so was the service . Just the right amount of smoke and everything. I strongly advise visiting this restaurant ! 6 visits and not one issue read more

Food is always great, staff is amazing but I miss the old layout. There's no intimacy anymore, no privacy. It like eating in an Army mess hall. Plus the old bar was a great place to dine away from the main body of the restaurant. read more

We don't normally eat at large chains like Sonny's BBQ - I'd much rather support small businesses and local shops, but the choices were lacking given that it was two days before Christmas and we were traveling. I'm thankful at least Sonny's was open. It actually did seem decently promising since it seemed like they mainly specialize in pork, which is my favorite to get in any BBQ establishment given my NC origins. There weren't too many customers on this day; the restaurant was perhaps 1/4 full, so we got seated immediately and placed our order. Service was generally very friendly and quick. BBQ Pork Egg Rolls ($8.69) - The eggroll crust was fried well and crunchy. The interior was a bit of a soggy mess. The cole slaw was mixed inconsistently into the pork, rendering some parts soggy, but some parts drier. The seasoning in the interior needed some work - I was glad they had the side of Ranch because this desperately needed to be dipped. BBQ Sampler ($15.99) - This came with three ribs, a bit of pulled pork, three wings (choice of Alabama White or Florida Citrus), a choice of cornbread or garlic bread, and two sides. I went with the Alabama White, cornbread, coleslaw, and the BBQ dirty rice. The ribs were smoked decently, and dusted with cajun seasoning. The meat was very tender and fell off the bone well, but somewhat dry and required BBQ sauce to liven it up. For some reason the restaurant leaves the pleural membrane on the ribs, which leaves a chewy, almost plastic-like layer on the bottom of the rib. Most places take this membrane off as it interferes with the seasoning, so it's kind of strange to see Sonny's leave it on. The wings had very tough and rubbery skins, as if the pitmaster had cooked these on far too low heat so the fat wasn't able to render out. There were no brown or crunchy bits on the skin or any sign that high heat had been applied to them. The interior meat was also quite dry. I haven't had white BBQ sauce before so I can't comment on that other than to say it did complement the wings well. The pork was more South Carolina-style, with a mustard vinegar sauce on top. It seemed like it was only pork butt, with some fattier and some leaner bits. Even though Sonny's claims to smoke these in house, for some reason the pork was quite mushy, as if it were steamed or boiled for some time. It was very disappointing and it's quite sad that I actually prefer grocery store pre-made pulled pork over this... The cornbread was served as a corn muffin. It was standard American BBQ/Steak chain style cornbread. Basically super sweet like a dessert. Still, this had a nice crust on top from all the sugar, was studded with actual corn kernels on the interior, and was generally pleasant to eat. The coleslaw was pretty standard industrial coleslaw. A bit frothy and watery with cabbage and vegetables chopped very finely. Finally, the BBQ dirty rice was cooked with way too much water and was very mushy. It had a good amount of corn kernels mixed in and some chopped up sausage as well. Strangely, the sausage had a distinct lack of saltiness and flavor, as if it had been boiled and all the flavor had leached out. Sonny's has 4 types of BBQ sauce on the table: Original, Sweet, Sizzling, and Smokin. They use the same sweet tomato sauce base for all four types and then add some additional herbs and spices. The main base flavors are very similar between the sauces. The differences aren't big enough if you like variety. Everything was way worse than I expected for a large chain. Given the relatively high ratings for Sonny's, I wonder if we just caught them on a bad day? Perhaps they had staffing issues (since it was two days before Christmas after all) and/or were serving leftover food instead of freshly cooked items? I'm not sure the reason, but I wouldn't eat here again. read more

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the food was not hot! the meat was crammed in 1 box. my meal was 98.00 and the containers were not full and the banana pudding was 1/3 empty,no cookies or cool whip and they left it out of our bags. i had to check my bags then ask for the pudding,then wait 10 minutes for it. the okra was ordered crunchie but was given half cooked. your waitress refused to bring it curbside because i had not added my tip but said it was because i ordered on line which i didnt order on line i had used your app instead. so i can only assume it's because i had not tipped yet! she lost a tip i pay that in cash usually. i went to drive through at that point. why have an app if they dont want to work! maybe if night shift would stop their smoking in the lot at their cars they could work! night shift is lazy! read more

Sonny's BBQ - Sonny's excuse for banana pudding! Its half empty, no waffers or cool whip. - Barbeque Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

My wife and I visited Sonny's for our 20th wedding anniversary for lunch today. Our server was 'Moose' a lovely lady who made us feel welcomed and recommended appetizers for us to try. She went out of her way to make sure our visit was pleasant and we loved the meal and experience so much that we look forward to returning and we will ask to be seated in Moose's section. Great meal, fast and very tasty. read more

My food was wrong,cold and night shift manager never apologized when we brought it back driving 20min to bring it back. Several times on night shift we've had this problem. read more

There was a wait with it being Father's Day. However we decided to sit at the bar and were seated immediately. The food was so good. We ate it ALL! We didn't wait to take a pic. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

We went to Sonny's on a Sunday and it was super packed. And with good reason. You get a lot of bang for your buck here. You're a typical barbecue place with Southern hospitality. read more

It's sad when you get two orders to go, they ask what sauces you want, spend over $30 and receive no sauces. Thankfully, we had our own sauces at home. read more

The food used to be really good, we ordered baby back ribs they were over cooked and very little meat. We also ordered the pick two all white meat chicken, they used to give you half the chicken instead we received a breast cut in half. and no wing for the same price we paid before. so now you get less for the same money. read more

The Fourth of July and a vacation brought us to this area. And of course, we searched Yelp for restaurants with good ratings. It turns out Sonny's was a good choice. We got lucky and arrived before the church crowd. When we left, there were quite a few people waiting for tables. The menu is extensive so I had difficulty choosing my meal. Hubby had difficulty too so he went with a sampler plate. I chose the pulled pork sandwich which was large and tasty. Of the meats on the sampler plate, hubby's least favorite was the beef brisket (which we are big fans). He really enjoyed the ribs, chicken, baked beans and coleslaw. I tried both the baked beans and slaw and have to agree they both were very tasty!!! And the cornbread was definitely a good way to end the meal. If you were in this area or near another Sonny's, I suggest giving it a try. We would again! read more

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This place has went way down hill. The bread & cornbread tasted stale. I got the bone on chicken and was brought a thigh that literally had maybe 4 bites on it. Honestly nothing was good about the whole dinner. You can tell Rick is no longer on premises like he used to be, his employees are ruining the business. read more

got take out to bring home. got the brisket grilled cheese ( i have ordered this every time for a long time). the whole sandwich was all fatty chunks. yes I know brisket is a fatty meat however it was a disgusting amount of fat and not to mention it wasnt shredded down like usual it was just big chunks my sons fries were not cooked all the way Sonny's is not what it once was read more

I chose to do curbside pickup. Experience was dead-on! Food was still very warm when I got home.

Thee food was delicious and hot came out very fast no wait at all great Eggrolls. Friendly and fun waitress she was so happy and a delight to have. Very good atmosphere a little busy but not overly crowded clean bathrooms. read more

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customer service is horrible, especially in the drive-through they want you to pull forward so their timer will reset but the orders are never right when they bring it to your car and you look through the bag after the attendance is gone. they expect a tip but failed to realize what good customer service is.. I would rather make a sandwich at home. read more

Pretty good BBQ and a dang good salad bar. service is always superior and plenty of free parking out front.. prices are fair for what you get and selection of meats is good. my favorite is the cowboy beans with beef brisket and the drinks are always full.. read more

I had the best waitress ever, her name was Rachel M. , kind and courteous , very promp on greeting me and getting my order. Received my drink and food in a very reasonable amount of time. the food was excellent and I enjoyed the whole experience . I definitely. look forward to coming back again. read more

Sonny's is traditional BBQ. It's not fancy, but that's why a lot of people love it. The prices are incredibly reasonable and the portions are big. I love the Carolina sandwich. It's pulled pork and cole slaw. They have combos that come with a side a drink. Their sides are great - I love the cole slaw, corn nuggets, and crinkle fries. The baked beans are a big crowd pleaser. They're sweet and have chunks of meat in them. I love the green beans. They're heavy on black pepper, bacon, and onion. They have a variety of different sauces. Try the redneck egg rolls - they're pulled pork, cole slaw, and cheese fried up in an egg roll wrapper. They have a drive through that makes its super convenient to get take out. read more

Food was great. Good flavor, nice portion size, hot the spot. Service was awesome - cup always full, dirty removed quickly -

Love their baby back ribs and beans and corn fritters yum yum yum

Rolled into Sonny's late in the evening and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. We were seated promptly. I asked about beers on tap and was told one choice was "Amber Brock" server was clearly not a beer drinker, but that's ok. We made out orders my dinner partner had the Pulled pork sandwich, and it looked good. I had the sliced pork which had great Smokey favor and not a great deal of fat. Fries here are crinkle cut and served hot the baked beans have a wonderful flavor and not over done with liquid smoke like some chain BBQ places. They are a place that still has a large salad bar. I haven't tried the one at this location, but it did look good and fresh when I walked by it. Sonny's has been a staple in Somerset for a couple of decades, it is a solid spot if you are in town and want some Q. read more

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I called ahead on Friday evening to place an order for Sunday, Father's Day, because I knew they would be busy...It was a rather large order $145, to be exact....he asked what time I would like to pick it up? I told him 1:00 pm on Sunday..."no problem" I was there at 1:00 and they were very busy....knew it would be! Went to the pick up counter, gave my name, she looked and said it isn't ready but will be in ten minutes, "okay, I'll go ahead and pay"....paid, stepped back out of the way, and waited...10 minutes...still waiting, 20 minutes....still waiting...37 minutes later, I finally got my order and I still had a forty five minute drive to my Dad's house! Everyone, especially my 77 year old Dad, was hangry and in a bad mood by the time I finally got the food there, so thanks, Sonny's, we won't be placing any orders any time soon!! The food was fine but had been thrown together in a hurry..... read more

My mom is a fan of barbecue so to honor her we will go to Sonny's on special occasions . Although the outside of the establishment looks inviting that's where my appreciation ends. The portion sizes for both lunch and dinner are far smaller than their competitors but the prices are the same. Lots of times they will be out of specific foods and they make snide remarks at the hostess station when a table is required because of the size of the patron More training on being inclusive and unassuming would be appropriate and appreciated. read more

The all you can eat ribs and pork is absolutely the best around for the price. So delicious and fast service considering the size of the restaurant! read more

For a while there I avoided coming here but something has turned around as it's been perfect every single time. Thank you to whoever is running to go, it's a team effort but someone is making sure it's going good! read more

The food is usually pretty good but it's really inconsistent. Sometimes it's on point, sometimes it's great. Sometimes the workers are super nice, sometimes they're rude. It just depends when you go. read more

Just when I thought that Sonny's had improved, they disappointed us with the most recent visits. My wife's order of a Cobb Salad and Loaded baked potato was lacking. The potato was cold and had nothing with it and nothing int he bag, no butter or sour cream the most basic potato toppings little alone with anything that would be considered as being able to make it a "loaded" . The Cobb BBQ Salad had no dressing and was only greens and chicken with no egg or nothing else on it, looks like someone was making it and just stopped half way thru and stuffed it in a bag. While I understand the staffing issues that may be present, and everyone makes mistakes, but this seems to be a common theme with this particular restaurant, the lack of attention to getting the most basic types of orders correct, is disappointing. I becomes to the point where it is not worth the arguments with management to correct this. My advice be clear when ordering. ask questions and when you don't get a response make the choice to go somewhere else , preferably before you pay and drive 13 miles home. With the cost of gas it is not worth it. read more

I ordered the special, ribs, pulled pork and chicken wings. Sides of baked beans and cole slaw. Banana pudding for dessert to go. Total $28. I don't know what kind of chicken they use. Maybe real Buffalo? The skin was tough and rubbery. The ribs were ok. I think the pulled pork came from GFS or Costco. Same for the Cole slaw. The baked beans are ok.The banana pudding was nasty. I would have been better off getting ribs from TX Roadhouse or Outback. read more

The food was simply amazing. I had the sampler and got to try some of everything. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the cornbread, but I would definitely go back for the bbq. Customer service was average, but overall a great dining experience. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

The food is amazing!! Service was really good. And the Ambiance was like a log cabin.

I off the chain or out the trailer they are off the chained. Goofed my order for pick up but where absolutely slammed when I came in. I should have double checked and I didn't making the best of bad times and incredibly busy. Everyone had a great attitude considering. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Awful honestly; very awkward conversation on the phone when asking about seating/wait times etc...said they were "busy busy" yet barely anyone was there?? Appetizers were cold when came out. Seems like most staff are dumbfounded/untrained, wasn't a pleasant meal nor experience at all. Food made me sick almost instantaneously...along with the drink; don't know if it was due to unsanitary or what. Was not worth the price totaling. However, to save the trip go to Reno's Roadhouse SO much better including all staff experience - and inexpensive with GREAT food; much more welcoming! read more

First time eating at Sonny's did not disappoint. Bring your appetite! First impression very very clean. Our server Goldie, was spot on. Just enough attention to make sure we didn't need anything but not so much that we didn't enjoy our meals. Speaking of the meals. Absolutely delicious. Fried okra, crunchy and tasty. But the star of course is the BBQ we each had ribs, one St Louis style, one baby back. Fall off the bone tender and melt in your mouth. Brisket, tender and delicious. Smoked wings, a must order. Baked beans and Mac and cheese just like grandma made. Cole slaw, creamy and just enough bite. We will definitely be back. read more

Sonny's BBQ in Wesley Chapel is not a place to go under staffed the place is very dirty I would not recommend anyone to eat at that place I'm a Wesley Chapel resident read more

I love Sonny's for the money you can't beat feeding 4 people for under $50 with so much good food.

Hadn't eaten there in a while. Went 2 times last week and twice this week also. Service was excellent and fast. Had several different wait staff and the service was consistent with each visit. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. Will continue to visit for the smoked turkey alone. But getting great service from the wait staff makes for a great visit. read more

The food is always good. It's of course a chain restaurant so you should expect consistency with other Sonny's you've visited. They recently redecorated and it has definitely come out of the Stone Age. Modern, gorgeous, and a neutral palette. The wait staff is amazing and so interesting if you go often they will form genuine connections with you. read more